When it comes to the most prominent and significant events in Scripture, God’s pattern is one of intimate protection. He walks with His people through fire, flood, famine, persecution,and wrath while judging the world around them. “You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies” (Psalm 23). That is something to rejoice over. Jesus never taught escape theology. He promised persecution and His presence in it. AsGod’s children, it is imperative that we anchor ourselves in the pattern of God’s divine protection.